MANILA – The southwest monsoon (habagat) and the trough of Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca are expected to bring rain showers across the Philippines on Friday (13 Sept 2024), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA reported that Bebinca, which remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), was last spotted 1,605 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. The storm is forecast to enter PAR by Friday afternoon or evening.
Bebinca’s trough is expected to trigger scattered rains and thunderstorms over Luzon. While the storm will stay far from land, it is predicted to exit PAR by Saturday.
In its 5 AM weather advisory, PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon could bring heavy to intense rainfall over Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, and Negros Occidental.
Other regions, including the Bicol Region, the southern portion of Quezon, Batangas, and the rest of the Visayas, may experience scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms, while Mindanao is expected to see scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
These areas are at risk of flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall, PAGASA cautioned.
Strong winds and rough seas are expected in the eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao, while Palawan and the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and rough seas. In other parts of the country, light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas are forecast.
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